Sip & Surf
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2023, Sip & Surf has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 13, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “commercially processed ready-to-eat”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Flagler Beach average 75, so Sip & Surf is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment does not have a certified food manager in place. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: No food manager at establishment. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Observed no proof of food manager training for any persons in charge for establishment. **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
90
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment does not have a certified food manager in place. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: No food manager at establishment. **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
90
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Creamer in cooler 47F cold holding. Person in charge discarded creamer before I could ask him how long it had been out/in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milks, creamers not dated. Person in charge dated. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment does not have a certified food manager in place. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No food safety training for any staff. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At mop sink. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door does not have a self closing hinge on it. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on inside of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop face down in mop sink. Person in charge placed up to drain. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service to go cups on floor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler at front has soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
45
Dec 16, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk, creamer not dated. Person in charge dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has mold like substance on ice plate.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door is not self closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service to go boxes not inverted. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
78
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 44F. In cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Milk 44F. In cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened yesterday not dated. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Establishment does not have plan in place for cleanup of vomit or diarrhea.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No proof of food manager. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment does not have proof of training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Establishment does not have employee health reporting form.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has black mold like substance in back.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door not self closing. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottled water on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of cups on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To-go containers not inverted. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
35
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 8, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sip & Surf last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sip & Surf on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sip & Surf?
Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sip & Surf.
How does Sip & Surf compare to other restaurants in Flagler Beach?
Sip & Surf most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Flagler Beach average of 75.
Has Sip & Surf's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sip & Surf have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sip & Surf means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Sip & Surf inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sip & Surf is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants